Articles written by Ian Marquand

Ian Marquand, Montana Free of Information Hotline

Sunshine State helps put light on public issues Ian Marquand Mont. FOI Hotline It isn't often that Montanans can say, "Thank you, Florida." This time of year, however, the Big Sky owes the Sunshine State a tip of the cap. Not because we envy the warmth of its spring (although it certainly is enviable in Montana in mid-March) or its renowned entertainment attractions (although Daytona and Orlando play roles in this story.) Florida deserves our thanks because that state's newspapers stood up against government secrecy and, by... Full story